Medical Technologist/Technician Dayshift Chemistry and Hematology

WVU Medicine

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing and analyzing clinical laboratory tests within the scope of licensure in all laboratory disciplines according to standard operating policies and procedures. The role requires understanding method principles, performing quality control, conducting preventative maintenance, and reviewing/analyzing results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. The staff member will be trained in both Chemistry and Hematology and will work rotating weekends and holidays. The scheduled weekly hours are 40, and the shift is Day. This is a Non-Exempt position.

Requirements

Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: PA: No state license issued, WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health, MD: No state license issued, OH: No state license issued.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures.
Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.
Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.
Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.
Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.
Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
Communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general, in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.